Why It’s Time to Pay Attention to Ventoux
One of the coolest-climate—and most biodiverse—regions in the southern Rhône, this up-and-coming appellation is quietly undergoing a quality evolution
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Alto Adige’s Burgeoning Biodynamic Movement
From small producers to large cooperatives, a paradigm shift in farming practices is taking root in this conservative corner of northern Italy
Making a Case for Premium Vinho Verde
A more complex, textured style of Vinho Verde has emerged, driven by monovarietal, subzone-specific wines at slightly higher price points. Is the U.S. market ready to accept them?
Why Organic Winegrowing Can Be More Profitable Than Conventional
Better materials, vineyard longevity, higher quality, and increasing consumer demand are creating a healthier bottom line for organically farmed wines
Can ‘Do-Nothing Farming’ Produce Quality Wine?
Inspired by late Japanese farmer Masanobu Fukuoka, this fully hands-off method of viticulture is attracting a few intrepid global producers
Pouilly-Fuissé’s First Premier Crus Arrive in the U.S.
Burgundy’s famed white wine appellation debuts 22 premier cru vineyards. What buyers need to know—and why this marks a new chapter for the Mâconnais
Fair Labor Practices Enter the Natural Wine Conversation
The push to make worker welfare as important to the natural wine conversation as sulfur use and native yeasts
The Complex Science of Assessing California’s Fire-Damaged Vines
Bracing for another fire season, Napa and Sonoma viticulturists decide whether to replant or revitalize many vineyards that burned in 2020
Which Rosés Will Succeed in a Maturing Market?
The rosé category remains strong, but an influx of generic brands and the lingering impact of 2020 means it’s more crowded than ever. Will quality prevail?
What is the Future for Burgundy Wines in the U.S.?
Tariffs may be over, but many question whether the U.S. will reclaim its status as Burgundy’s top volume export market
A Wine Renaissance in Calabria
A focus on indigenous grapes, terroir-driven winemaking, and a burgeoning natural wine movement push this overlooked Italian region in the spotlight
Regenerative Viticulture: Trendy Buzzword or Revolutionary Farming Philosophy?
A new certification program aims to define this carbon-capturing farming practice, which some believe could transform vineyards and combat climate change
Our Top Wine Stories of 2020
From an exploration of malolactic fermentation deep-dive to Italy’s up-and-coming Timorasso grape, here are the wine stories that ranked highest with our readers this year
What Corks Will Wine Pros Be Popping on NYE?
We asked 14 industry insiders to share the bottle of sparkling wine they’ll be opening to toast 2020’s end—and why it’s the right wine for this moment
The New Conversation About White Wine and Tannins
More winemakers are using partial skin contact to create whites with firmer tannin structures and greater complexity
How Winemakers Craft Clean Natural Wines
Why are some natural wines marked by volatile acidity, Brett, and mousiness, while others aren’t? Alex Russan investigates
When Wine Pros Lose Smell and Taste to COVID-19
After being temporarily robbed of career-essential senses, sommeliers and wine journalists reflect on how the experience changed them
Wine Auctions Pivot—Quite Profitably—to the Virtual World
How the booming success of remote auctions is transforming the fine wine market
Walla Walla Confronts Phylloxera
Washington’s vast appellation is battling the dreaded vineyard pest for the first time. Why are some wine producers more worried than others?
Portugal’s Vintners on the Forefront of Climate Change
Hit harder than most wine regions by rising temperatures and drought, this small country emerges as a global leader in responding to the climate threat
What is Natural Wine?
A new definition aims to bring clarity and consensus to the polarizing category, yet it may have the opposite effect
The Future of Trade Tastings
Wine fairs and portfolio tastings are canceled around the world. When will they return, how can they evolve, and—in the meantime—what can take their place?
Can Rootstock Trials Save Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon?
Climate change is threatening Napa’s greatest asset. Andy Beckstoffer’s new research aims to preserve its future
How Producers are Rethinking Rosé in 2020
Challenged by social distancing, tariffs, and a wine glut, rosé producers weigh in on what to expect, from bag-in-box and growlers, to a marketing shift for more serious times
